Medical Assistance

Health First Colorado (Medicaid)

Health First Colorado (Medicaid) is public health insurance for Colorado residents who qualify based on family size and income. Individuals, families, children, pregnant women, and persons who are blind, disabled or elderly may qualify. Individuals who receive Medicare may also qualify for Health First Colorado (Medicaid) to assist with Medicare premiums.

Colorado Health Plan Plus (CHP+)

CHP+ is a low-cost health insurance program for Colorado children under the age of 19 and pregnant women whose families income is over the limit for Health First Colorado (Medicaid) but less than 260% of the federal poverty level. Your family size, income and age of the applicant will be used to determine your eligibility for Health First Colorado (Medicaid) or CHP+.

For more information about the benefits of Health First Colorado (Medicaid) and CHP+ visit: Colorado.Gov

If I know I am not eligible for Health First Colorado (Medicaid)/CHP+ why must I apply for these programs to obtain tax credits through Connect for Health Colorado?If you want to receive tax credits toward the cost of health insurance through Connect for Health Colorado you must first be denied for Health First Colorado (Medicaid)/CHP+ eligibility. If you are found eligible for Health First Colorado (Medicaid)/CHP+ you will not be eligible for tax credits through Connect for Health Colorado.
Contact the Family and Intercultural Resource Center with questions at 970-262-3888.

Eligibility

Check if you may be eligible by using the PEAK (Program Eligibility Application Kit) tool located at: PEAK